StarTech.com PEX4S952 User manual

Brand: StarTech.com

Model: PEX4S952

Category: Interface cards/adapters

Type: User manual

StarTech.com PEX4S952 is a PCI Express Serial Adapter that allows you to connect up to 4 additional serial devices to your computer through a single PCI Express slot. The card supports data transfer rates of up to 460 Kbps and is compatible with Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista and Linux Kernel 2.4.x/2.6.x operating systems. Each port has a DB-9 connector, allowing you to connect to a wide range of serial peripherals, such as printers, modems, barcode scanners, and more. The card also includes a 4-port DB9 break-out cable for easy installation.

Here are some of the potential use cases for the StarTech.com PEX4S952:

PCI Express Serial Adapter

PCI Express to 4 Port Serial

Card Adapter

PEX4S952

Instruction Manual

FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea-

sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip-

ment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio com-

munications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particu-

lar installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.•

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver •

is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.•

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Table of Contents

Introduction ..................................................................... 1

Packaging Contents.....................................................................1

System Requirements .................................................................1

Installation ....................................................................... 1

Hardware Installation ...................................................................1

Driver Installation .........................................................................2

Verifying Installation .....................................................................2

Speciﬁcations .................................................................. 3

Technical Support ........................................................... 4

Warranty Information ...................................................... 4

Introduction

Packaging Contents

1 x PEX4S952 card•

1 x 4 port DB9 break-out cable•

1 x User Manual•

1 x Driver CD•

System Requirements

PCI Express enabled computer with an available PCI Express slot•

Microsoft Windows•

2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista

Installation

Hardware Installation

Turn your computer off and any peripherals connected to the 1.

computer (ie. Printers, external hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power

cable from the rear of the power supply on the back of the computer.

Remove the cover from the computer case.2.

Locate an open PCI Express slot and remove the metal cover plate 3.

on the rear of the computer case. Note that this card will work in PCI

Express slots of additional lanes (ie. x4, x8 or x16 slots)

Insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and screw the bracket 4.

to the rear of the case.

Place the cover back onto the computer.5.

Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply. 6.

Driver Installation

Windows

2000/XP/Server 2003

When the Found New Hardware wizard appears on the screen, 1.

insert the Driver CD into your CD-ROM drive. If you are prompted

to connect to Windows Update, please select the “No, not this time”

option and click Next.

Select the option “Install Drivers Automatically (Recommended)” and 2.

then click the Next button.

Windows should now start searching for the drivers. Once this has 3.

completed, click the Finish button.

Windows

Vista

When the Found New Hardware window appears on the screen, 1.

click on the “Locate and install drivers software (recommended)”

option. If prompted to search online, select the “Don’t search online”

option.

When prompted to insert the disc, insert the Driver CD that came 2.

with the PEX4S952, into your CD-ROM drive and Windows will

automatically proceed to search the CD.

If a Windows Security dialog window appears, click the “Install this 3.

driver software anyway” option to proceed.

Once the driver is installed, click the Close button.4.

Verifying Installation in Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista

From the main desktop, right-click on My Computer, then select 1.

Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select Device

Manager from the left window panel.

Double-click on Ports (COM & LPT) option. The appropriate number 2.

of additional COM ports should be visible. The ports are ready to

connect to new devices.

Specications

Bus Interface

PCI Express x1

Chipset

Oxford OXPCIe954

UART

16C950

Number of Connectors

4 x DB-9

Maximum Data Transfer Rate

460 Kbps

Supported Protocol

RS-232

Supported Operating Systems

Windows

2000/XP/2003 Server/

Vista, Linux

Kernel 2.4.x/2.6.x

Technical Support

StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our com-

mitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with

your product, visit www.startech.com/support and access our compre-

hensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads.

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a one year warranty.

In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in

materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial

date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for

repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The

warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not war-

rant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse, abuse,

alteration, or normal wear and tear.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com

USA LLP (or their ofﬁcers, directors, employees or agents) for any dam-

ages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequen-

tial, or otherwise), loss of proﬁts, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss,

arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price

paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation

of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limita-

tions or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.

StarTech.com has been making “hard-to-ﬁnd easy” since 1985,

providing high quality solutions to a diverse IT and A/V customer

base that spans many channels, including government, education

and industrial facilities to name just a few. We offer an unmatched

selection of computer parts, cables, A/V products, KVM and Serv-

er Management solutions, serving a worldwide market through our

locations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and

Taiwan.

Visit www.startech.com today for complete information about all

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StarTech.com PEX4S952 User manual

Brand: StarTech.com

Model: PEX4S952

Category: Interface cards/adapters

Type: User manual

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